I am Zhao Zhijing, a poor Taoist priest, and I have disciples all over the world.

Grandma Jinhua was hunched over, leaning on a cane. The girl beside her was slender and graceful, but her swollen face was bumpy and ugly.

"Spider!"

Zhang Wuji almost shouted out loud. Ever since Wei Yixiao kidnapped Yin Li in the Western Desert, the two had not seen each other. Seeing her suddenly appear now, he finally felt relieved.

However, Abbess Miejue sensed something was wrong. The two had fought ten years ago in Butterfly Valley, where Abbess Miejue had scared away Granny Golden Flower by relying on the power of the Heaven-Slaying Sword.

However, now that they meet again, without the Heaven-Slaying Sword in hand, she probably won't get the better of them. But she was arrogant and didn't back down, saying, "Granny Golden Flower, instead of enjoying good fortune on Spirit Serpent Island, did you come to the Central Plains specifically to seek trouble with my Emei Sect?"

Granny Jin Hua coughed and slowly said, "In my entire life, I have only lost to you, Abbess Miejue, once in a fight. But that was because I couldn't withstand the sharpness of the Heaven-Slaying Sword, not because my martial arts skills were inferior."

"Over the years I have traveled all over the world and finally borrowed a precious sword from an old friend. Who knew that the nun would be trapped in Wan'an Temple? I was just about to go and rescue her, but we unexpectedly met here. It is truly fate."

Abbess Miejue sneered, "This place is to the east and Wan'an Temple is to the west. You're not so old that you can't tell directions, are you?"

Granny Jin Hua was exposed for secretly following her, but she was not angry. She laughed and said, "It's better to meet by chance than to invite someone. Let's have another spar and let this old woman see if the nun's martial arts have improved in ten years."

"Shh!"

The disciples of the Emei Sect drew their swords and glared angrily at Granny Jin Hua. Ding Minjun, eager for the position of sect leader, stepped forward and said, "A defeated opponent dares to boast of his bravery? I'll just let you lose one more time so you'll be convinced of your defeat!"

Abbess Miejue walked up to the crowd, took an ordinary longsword from her disciple, and said, "Words are useless. If you want to get revenge, then make your move!"

Without wasting words, Granny Jin Hua immediately raised her cane and made the first move. Abbess Miejue's skills had not yet fully recovered, and when she swung her sword to block, a crisp sound was heard, and the long sword was broken in two.

“Abbess Miejue, without the Heaven-Slaying Sword by your side, you can no longer act so arrogantly and domineeringly.”

After Granny Jin Hua finished speaking, she suddenly coughed violently. Abbess Miejue's face turned ashen. She looked at the broken sword and was about to rush forward to fight.

"Don't rush into action."

Granny Jin Hua took a breath. In fact, she had known for a long time that the Heaven-Slaying Sword was no longer in the hands of Abbess Miejue, otherwise she would not have acted rashly.

"We have no grudges from the past and no enmity today, so there's no need for a life-or-death struggle. We've each won and lost, so for now we're at a draw. We can settle the score once you find the Heaven-Slaying Sword."

Abbess Miejue did not believe her, but Granny Jinhua pulled Zhu'er and turned to leave, seemingly having no intention of kicking her while she was down.

"Wuji, Xiaozhao, let's go too."

Since Granny Jin Hua has appeared, it means that Xie Xun has already arrived at Ling Snake Island. However, the sea is vast, and without Granny Jin Hua's guidance, who knows the sea routes well, it is unknown how long it would take to find his way there.

Therefore, it is necessary to get to the seaside as soon as possible to make arrangements, which is why Zhang Wuji was asked to prepare ships and crew in advance.

The three of them quietly left. Xiao Zhao hesitated, thinking about what had just happened, but Zhang Wuji spoke first: "Senior Brother Song, Granny Jin Hua said that she borrowed a treasured sword from an old friend, but apart from the Dragon Slayer Saber, I really can't think of any other weapon that can compare with the Heaven Sword."

Song Qingshu nodded and said, "That's right, but look at Granny Jin Hua and that girl, how could they possibly hide the Dragon-Slaying Saber? They must have found your godfather, the Golden-Haired Lion King, but haven't been able to get their hands on the Dragon-Slaying Saber yet." Zhang Wuji remembered the cruel methods Granny Jin Hua had used to save Hu Qingniu when he was a child, and he became extremely anxious, fearing that she would stop at nothing to harm Xie Xun.

"Let's chase after them before they get too far!"

"No need. If she wants the Dragon Slayer Sword, she will definitely need to find a ship to go to sea. We just need to go to the beach first to prepare."

In Zhang Wuji's mind, Song Qingshu was always a master strategist, so he listened to his advice and returned to the inn to get the horses. He then immediately headed east towards the nearest seaside.

We sped all the way to Haijin Town, a military stronghold and a center for transporting grain, which was heavily guarded.

However, the coastline is extremely long, and the local people mostly make a living by fishing and hunting, so there are many sea vessels. The ships prepared by the Ming Cult can easily blend in without attracting much attention.

"Your subordinate, Yu Tonghai, greets the Sect Leader and Headmaster Song!"

Yu Tonghai was Zhu Yuanzhang's most capable naval commander. This time, he was ordered to wait for Zhang Wuji's orders in Haijin Town. He had prepared a total of five ships and nearly a hundred men skilled in naval warfare.

"Brother Yu, you've worked hard. This time we're going to an island in the far north. It will take at least a month, so please make sure you're fully prepared."

Yu Tonghai bowed and said, "Please rest assured, Master. Brother Zhu had already given instructions before we came. The brothers I brought are all experts in the water. Even if we encounter Japanese pirates, we can throw them into the sea to feed the fish!"

Song Qingshu said from the side, "We'll have to trouble Brother Yu's brothers to keep a close eye on this area. If an old woman with a cane and a girl wearing a veil rent a boat to go out to sea, we have to follow them immediately, but remember to keep a distance so that they don't spot us."

"Yes, I will take care of it right away."

Yu Tonghai was efficient and decisive, and immediately went to instruct his subordinates to do things. Song Qingshu and the other two had been traveling for a long time, so they took the opportunity to rest.

“Senior brother, the sea is vast and there is danger at any time. Why don’t we let Miss Xiao Zhao stay here? She will be taken care of by the brothers of the Ming Cult. There is no need for her to risk her life with us.”

Seeing that Xiao Zhao was a young and delicate girl, and looked very tired from traveling for days, Zhang Wuji figured she probably couldn't endure the hardships of a long sea voyage, so he tried to persuade her to stay.

Actually, Xiao Zhao was somewhat distracted because of Granny Jin Hua's matter. Suddenly, she heard Zhang Wuji advising Song Qingshu not to take her along, and she immediately burst into tears.

"Young master, unless you kill me, I will stay by your side no matter what danger it may be!"

Zhang Wuji was surprised by Xiao Zhao's strong reaction and looked at Song Qingshu with some embarrassment. Song Qingshu smiled and said, "Junior Brother Wuji, there's no need to worry. Xiao Zhao is very strong. I know what I'm doing."

Xiao Zhao then stopped crying and smiled, saying to Zhang Wuji, "Don't underestimate me, Leader Zhang. On land, a hundred of me can't beat one of you, but in the water, hmph!"

Her mother was Dai Qisi, who fought against her enemies in the icy pool in place of Yang Dingtian, and was thus awarded the title of "Purple-Robed Dragon King". Xiao Zhao was taught underwater skills by her, so she must have mastered them.

The three chatted and laughed for a while, waiting for Granny Jin Hua to appear. Unexpectedly, in the afternoon, Yu Tonghai suddenly returned in a hurry, bringing unexpected news. (End of Chapter)